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Coverage of scientific research and discoveries in the European space sector, including planetary science, astrophysics, and space exploration.

ESA has identified Saturn's moon Enceladus as the most promising destination for the first L-class mission of its Voyage 2050 programme.

Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Identified as Primary Target for ESA

The European Space Agency has identified Saturn's moon Enceladus as the most promising target for its next L-class mission, following on from JUICE, LISA,...
ESA has revealed that a few thin layers of ice have formed on the optics of its Euclid telescope, impacting its operations.

ESA’ Euclid Telescope Has an Ice Problem

The European Space Agency has revealed that a few layers of ice approximately the width of a strand of DNA have begun to impact...
ESA Publishes Call for ARRAKIHS Dark Matter Probe

ESA Publishes Call for ARRAKIHS Dark Matter Probe

The European Space Agency has published the call for the development and operation of its ARRAKIHS mission. ARRAKIHS (Analysis of Resolved Remnants of Accreted...
ESA has published a call for a feasibility study that would examine the possibility of collecting nighttime remote sensing data.

ESA Aim to Observe the Dark Side of Earth

The European Space Agency has published a call for a study that would examine the feasibility and commercial viability of collecting nighttime remote sensing...
The Portuguese Space Agency’s third edition of its Astronaut for a Day initiative has received a record number of applications.

Portugal’s Astronaut for a Day Initiative Receives Record Number of Entries

The Portuguese Space Agency has announced that the third edition of its Astronaut for a Day initiative has received a total of 634 applications....
The UK Space Agency will make up to £15 million available for science and technology payloads should an all-British Axiom mission proceed.

UKSA May or May Not Offer £15M for Science Aboard Axiom Mission

The UK Space Agency announced 20 February that it could make up to £15 million in funding available for science and technology payloads should...
ESA will begin selecting prime contractors for its LISA gravitational wave observatory and EnVision Venus explorer missions.

ESA Green Light Venus Probe and Gravitational Wave Observatory

The European Space Agency has given the green light to a pair of ambitious science missions that will be launched in the 2030s. During the...
The avionics model of the ESA’s Euclid space telescope has arrived at ESOC in Germany to aid with its operation.

Euclid Avionics Model Arrives at ESA ESOC in Germany

The avionics model of the European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope has arrived at the agency's European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany. Euclid...
The European Idefix rover, which will become the first to touch down on the surface of Phobos, is on its way to Japan for integration.

European Martian Moon Rover on Its Way to Japan

A small rover developed by France and Germany is on its way to Japan for integration with the Martian Moon eXploration (MMX) probe. The...
ESA has successfully switched CryoSat to its back-up propulsion system to bypass a fuel leak discovered in 2016.

ESA’s Long-Serving CryoSat Satellite Avoids Early End to its Mission

The European Space Agency has avoided an early end to its CryoSat mission after a fuel leak was detected aboard the satellite. CryoSat was...

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